Dark Writer

Those who write are a special band,
a close knit community, who most times stick together

However, though we are banded by either,
a special gift, or chosen profession
we kind of all ride the stormy weather,

Reading works from Shakespeare, Keats, Poe, Hemingway
Koontz, King, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
just to name a few,

I wonder just how closely we really are linked,
Lets face it, being a writer, we must have
quite an imagination.

Being a Poet, I have often wondered just how close,
my imagination could be construe as to being
temporary insanity, as I write to my congregation

And I also wonder, how or if anyone who reads,
my war poems, realizes that the imagery I write
is as though I am there and the image is new,

We all have written, at one time or another
about the highs and lows in our lives,
and have been consoled by others,

Some by friends, some by casual readers,yet
some have not shown consolation, but instead
scorns,  Some even from their Mothers,

Yet, I am sure there are some such as Hemingway who,
have had issues, buried very deep, so deep
that the only way out was clear,

Perhaps all writers, Perhaps those who specifically write,
about darkness and despair, through most of their works
do so out of need,

Poets, In this writers opinion, are much deeper than the 
average writer, for their writings, more so than not come quickly indeed,

Though I am not Sigmund Freud, That kind of quickness of thought,
Should be examined not necessarily consoled, to aid to heal
the darkness and despair, once and for all.......... 



  I am not sure what type of write this is ,but it does have a rhyme scheme
   aabccb- aabccb -

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 12/16/2009 7:12:00 AM
Whatever kind of poetry this is Taz it is the most excellent piece of prose I have read in quite some time concerning writers in general and poet's in particular... it should make the feature of the week if Soup recognizes it quickly enough.. don't know how they choose poems to feature but this is magnificent... u have expressed for all of us..and I so appreciate it... sums it up nicely... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie..
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Date: 12/15/2009 11:34:00 AM
Power packed message and truth you have conveyed here. Fellowship and support are an integral part of a group who come together for that purpose! You have done a magnificent job with this write my love!! Hugs~Mary
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Date: 12/14/2009 8:14:00 PM
Artists are usually sensitive people who feel deeply, therefore their ability to great works of art, music, poetry or acting, etc. Being this sensitive also has its downside. When facing hard times, depression sets in. Artists tend to isolate themselves when things go wrong and some like Hemingway go as far as taking their lives. It is good for an artist to remember the importance of friendship and support. Thanks for writing this great poem. Caroline.
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Date: 12/14/2009 6:17:00 PM
Very Nice Richard...Enjoyed...Marty
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